Occupational Therapist- Community Services

PACT-Y - Community Based - Waltham

Salary Range: $68,000-$73,000

 *****SIGN ON BONUS OF $2,000!! ($1,000 after 30 days; $1,000 after 90 days)*****

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Waltham site is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an innovative, evidenced based model of treatment in Massachusetts, the Program for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth (PACT-Y). This program is a DMH funded, intensive, self-contained, community-based program, serving youth and their families. We are looking for individuals who are open to working a M-F with flexible scheduling including evenings. We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community.
 
What you will do: 

• Provide assessments, treatment plan development, and direct intervention to any youth and families who are seeking OT support within their PACT-Y service.
• Work as part of a strong, collaborative, multidisciplinary team with the youth, young adults, caregivers, and providers to ensure close collaboration and coordination of care.
• Provide education and consultation support to clinical staff, the youth, and their families/caregivers.
• Provide consultation to team working with youth and families who are not yet ready to engage in OT.
• Work from a strength-based, resiliency model foundation to empower youth towards more independence and life satisfaction.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

• Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills.
• Multidisciplinary staff and other treatment providers working as part of a group.
• Ability to access safety in collaboration with team, to provide safety planning that incorporates effective OT interventions.
• Ability to work remotely, in the community, and in an office setting.
• Client care in client homes.
• Creativity to support program development to further integrate OT throughout our care.
• Experience in using clinical observations in assessment.
• Strong skills in psychoeducation and consultation. Ability to explain OT interventions to youth, families and other providers.
• Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Massachusetts licensure or are obtaining it prior to start date.
• Experience serving adolescents with significant mental health needs.
• Experience in working with individuals within a home setting or community setting.
• Experience working with diverse population of individuals.
• Valid driver’s license/access to reliable automobile.

We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice; Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.

Wayside welcomes equity-minded applicants whose values align with our goal of being a child welfare and behavioral health agency committed to anti-racism, social justice, and advocacy. Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply!

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